Best time to travel
In this article we’ll take a look at when’s best time to travel to Tokyo based on the best weather and flight prices as well as taking a look at airport transfers and attractions for Tokyo.
Weather
Credit: Takuya ASADA
October is considered to be the most pleasant month for traveling in Japan as the weather continues to be warm but is no longer hot and humid. This is also the time of year where trees start to change colour in the higher rejoins.
Average expected weather for October
| Average Daytime High | Average Nighttime Low | Rainy/Snowy Days | Sunny Days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| early month | late month | early month | late month | ||
| 22 C (72 F) | 15 C (59 F) | 35% | 30% | 40% | 55% |
Source: japan-guide.com
Cheapest Flights
The cheapest time to fly to either Narita or Haneda airport is in October with prices starting around £440. September is the most expensive time to fly with prices starting from around £565. Haneda Airport is closest at 23km from the city center as opposed to Narita Airport which is 72km from the city. Although Haneda Airport is closer, it mostly deals with domestic air traffic. With Haneda Airport being so much closer, you may pay more to fly to and from it, so keep this in mind when booking.
Source: skyscanner.net
Airport Transfers
Narita Airport
The JR Narita Express service runs between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station and takes around an hour, departs every 30 to 60 minutes, costs between 1500 and 3000 yen depending on direction and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Pass and JR Kanto Area Pass. For more information on transfer options to and from Narita Airport see http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2027.html
Haneda Airport
The Tokyo Monorail links Haneda Airport with Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The monorail is not a JR line, but it is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Pass and JR Kanto Area Pass. The journey will take 15 minutes and cost around 490 yen.
Keikyu Railways links Haneda Airport with Tokyo's Shinagawa Station and the Asakusa Subway Line, as well as Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture.
The operator offers a discount ticket package to arriving visitors which combine the Keikyu journey from the airport to central Tokyo with day passes for the subway lines by Tokyo Metro and/or Toei.
For more information on transfer options to and from Haneda Airport see http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2430.html.
Attractions
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Once a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, the grounds were transformed into a 144 acre national garden after the second world war.
Credit: Photo: Mark Doliner
Tokyo Metro
Always on time and the best way to travel around Tokyo. Easy to use, rush hour is an experience in itself! Get a Suica or Pasmo card (load it up) and use. You can also use these at designated vending machines and even some stores. Card keeps a certain amount on it as the "fee" for the card...’
Comments: moovstr via tripadvisor
Credit: Photo: Tim Adams
Meiji Jingu
Owner description Two, large gates frame the entrance to this Shinto shrine that was dedicated to Emperor and Empress Meiji. Completed in 1920, repairs were required after the shrine was damaged during World War II.
Credit: Photo: Simon Q
Asakusa
With many shops and restaurants, this popular neighborhood also features it’s own Senso-ji Temple.
Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Credit: Photo: David McKelvey
Tokyo Sky Tree East Tower
The world's tallest tower and the world's second tallest structure, the tower provides superb 360 degree views of Tokyo
Credit: Photo: Yoshikazu TAKADA
Robot Restaurant
Owner description: Robot Restaurant is a unique entertainment experience! Japanese culture meets robots and bring you to a new world of entertainment!Anyone from adults to children can come and enjoy our amazing show! (The show is approximately 75 mins.)
Credit: Photo: Eddy Milfort
Ginza
A favourite destination for the youth of Tokyo, this large neighborhood is home to many shops and restaurants. Don’t expect a bargain though as many shops are of the high-end variety.
Credit: Photo: Christian Kadluba
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February 3rd, 2016 06:22